Gurugram: Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced the appointment of Gagan Mangal as Head of Communications, effective 12 January 2026. Based in Gurugram, Mangal will lead all communications for NMIPL, reporting to Katherine Zachary, Vice President – International Communications, and working closely with Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, NMIPL.
Announcing the appointment, Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “We are pleased to welcome Gagan to Nissan Motor India at a pivotal time in our journey. He brings deep automotive communications expertise and a strong understanding of the Indian media landscape. As we accelerate our brand resurgence and prepare for exciting product launches, Gagan’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our communications strategy and building a compelling Nissan narrative in India.”
Mangal joins Nissan from Volkswagen India, where he was heading Press and Marketing Communications. A management graduate with over 18 years of experience, he has worked extensively across corporate communications and marketing, with prior roles at leading automotive OEMs including Volkswagen and Hyundai.
Across his career, Mangal has driven integrated communications strategies spanning product launches, large-scale events, brand positioning, and campaigns. He has also been instrumental in shaping media narratives and managing strong relationships with national and regional media.
Speaking on his appointment, Gagan Mangal, Head of Communications, Nissan Motor India, said, “I am truly excited to join Nissan Motor India at this pivotal moment in its growth and transformation journey. India remains a priority market for Nissan, with significant opportunities to strengthen brand relevance, trust, and customer connection. I look forward to collaborating closely with teams across India and globally to craft a clear, confident, and customer-centric narrative one that reflects Nissan’s global ambitions while resonating authentically with audiences in India.”
Commenting on the leadership move, Katherine Zachary, Vice President – International Communications, said, “Gagan brings deep automotive communications expertise and a strong understanding of the Indian media landscape. We are confident his leadership will be instrumental as Nissan enters an exciting new phase in India.”
In his new role, Mangal will play a key role in supporting Nissan’s brand resurgence in India, strengthening communications strategy, media engagement, and upcoming product launches as the company enters its next phase of growth.
